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Herbaceous Perennial

Beta vulgaris 'Bettollo'

beetroot 'Bettollo'

Herbaceous perennial grown for its edible properties producing very sweet high quality red taproots and colourful green red-veined leaves.

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Clay
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Beta can be annual, biennial or perennial plants, often with rosettes of basal leaves and thick, fleshy roots. The genus includes a range of wild species, as well as cultivated food crops such as beetroot, chard and sugar beet

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Will grow well in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Sow thinly and repeat for succesion sowing. May be susceptible to bolting

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to cutworm

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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